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Discitis caused by the Centers for Disease Control microorganism Group Ve-1
Abstract:
An unusual case of discitis in a 60-year-old, insulin-dependent, diabetic man is presented. Radiographs of the lumbar spine demonstrated changes associated with infection of the intervertebral disc space. Cultures from the L5-S1 disc space grew the microorganism designated by the Centers for Disease Control as Group Ve-1, an organism that has had questionable clinical significance in the past, and has not been reported as a pathogen in an intervertebral disc space.
Insights
A rare case of discitis, an intervertebral disc infection, occurred in a diabetic patient. The Centers for Disease Control identified the unusual pathogen Group Ve-1, previously considered of questionable clinical significance.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Spinal Infections
Background:
- Discitis, an infection of the intervertebral disc space, is uncommon in diabetic patients.
- Managing spinal infections requires accurate identification of the causative pathogen.
Observation:
- A 60-year-old insulin-dependent diabetic male presented with symptoms of lumbar spine infection.
- Radiographic imaging revealed characteristic changes of discitis at the L5-S1 level.
Findings:
- Cultures from the infected disc space yielded Group Ve-1, a microorganism from the Centers for Disease Control.
- Group Ve-1 has historically been considered of questionable clinical significance and has not been previously reported as a cause of discitis.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential pathogenicity of Group Ve-1 in spinal infections.
- Further research is warranted to understand the clinical significance and treatment of infections caused by this organism.